ISU Extension Selects 20 Regional Directors
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
This is an update to a story first released June 23. An extension education director has been hired for Region 2, bringing the total number of new Iowa State University Extension regional directors to 20. Individual stories are available for all 20 directors.

Iowa Feedlot Conference Speakers Discuss Employee Relations, Environmental Issues
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
With more than 80 people in attendance, conference speakers presented to a full room at the June cattle feeders’ conference hosted by the Iowa Beef Center and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Clay County Field Day
(Posted on 6/25/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a field day at the Clay County Growers demonstration site near Spencer, Iowa, on Tuesday, July 7, beginning at 5:15 p.m. with field tours beginning at 5:30. The field day will focus on crop residue management and conservation farming practices, including no-till and strip-till, for optimum results.

Senior 4-H Leadership Camp
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
Senior 4-H’ers in Pocahontas County have the opportunity to attend a Leadership Camp with other 4-H’ers from Calhoun and Palo Alto counties.

Pocahontas County Fair!
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
The Pocahontas County Fair is just around the corner. The fair is July 16th - July 20th.

4-H Pie Auction at Pocahontas County Fair!
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
Do you have wonderful memories as a 4-H member or as a 4-H family? Has 4-H helped your children grow in confidence and become leaders in their club, school and community? Would you like to see Pocahontas County 4-H continue to grow and increase its programs?

Blistered Leaves on Oak and Maple Trees – What Happened?
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
Fungi are causing this year's blister bonanza, but the unsightly spots rarely cause any permanent damage.

Iowa 4-H Foundation to Raffle 2009 Toyota Corolla
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is partnering with Wilson Toyota of Ames to give away “Clover,” a 2009 Toyota Corolla, during the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle.

Study Results of Weed Control in Roundup Ready® Cropping Systems Released
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
Results of a four year multi-state weed research project are being released to help growers understand management practices in Roundup Ready® cropping systems.

Tax Credit Offers Additional Reason to Improve Home Energy Efficiency
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
A tax credit offered by the 2009 Stimulus Bill encourages homeowners to make energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Lower energy bills are an additional benefit to making such improvements.

Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Rutabagas, Ash Rust and Cabbageworms
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
This week's answers discuss how to grow rutabagas, orange-colored growths on ash tree leaves, and methods that can be used to control cabbageworms.

Summer Lilac Care
(Posted on 6/15/2009)
Well-adapted to Iowa, lilacs thrive in sunny sites with good air circulation. Here are some tips on how to maintain your lilac plantings.

Online Course Helps First-Time Homebuyers Prepare for Owning a Home
(Posted on 6/11/2009)
With or without a tax credit from the economic stimulus package, buying a house is a big step. An online course from Iowa State University Extension helps potential homebuyers learn about the process of buying a home, making that big step easier to take.

ISU Beginning Farmer Center Transitions Next Generation Farmers
(Posted on 6/11/2009)
The Beginning Farmer Center focuses exclusively on the needs and issues facing beginning farmers. This Center facilitates the matching of beginning farmers with existing farmers who want to transition their farm businesses to the next generation.

Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 6/11/2009)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

How Much Summer Sunshine? Balancing Vitamin D and Skin Cancer
(Posted on 6/11/2009)
Sunshine -- get enough and your body synthesizes the Vitamin D you need for good health. Get too much sun and you increase your risk of skin cancer. Iowa State food science and human nutrition specialists discuss how to get the right balance.

Pocahontas County 4-H FISH IA!
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Pocahontas County 4-H sponsored a family fishing day at Brushy Creek!

Order 4-H License Plates by July 1
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Iowa 4-H supporters have until July 1 to apply for specialty 4-H license plates through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

STATE OFFICIALS SCOUTING NORTHEAST IOWA FOR EMERALD ASH BORER AFTER LARVA FOUND, INFESTATION NOT YET CONFIRMED
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Efforts to scout portions of northeast Iowa for the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) have intensified following the submission of an EAB larva to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The larva was reportedly from Clayton County.

Babysitting Clinic
(Posted on 6/9/2009)
Pocahontas County Extension will be sponsoring a babysitting clinic for anyone in 4th – 6th grade on Tuesday, June 30.

Public Invited to Weigh in on Statewide Housing Policy
(Posted on 6/1/2009)
Iowans will have the opportunity to help form Iowa’s housing policy at a series of meetings hosted by Iowa State University Extension around the state in June and July.

2009 Hay Price Update
(Posted on 6/1/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

Pocahontas County 4-H Wants You
(Posted on 5/19/2009)
If you or someone you know is interested in joining 4-H this is a great place to start for information about the Pocahontas County 4-H Program. Check out the links we have created for enrollment, re-enrollment and club support.

Quick Calculations and Conversion Charts
(Posted on 5/6/2009)
Whether you need quick conversion charts, corn nitrogen rate calculations, soil management and residue calculations or an animal unit calculator you have come to the right resource with Iowa State University Extension.